Ryan Pyrek Email & Phone Number

United States

Chicagoland

Experienced sales leader and manager responsible for growing 3Eye's business and partnership at CDW.3Eye is a mobile-first distributor with a partner-first focus. We help technology vendors, software and cloud-service providers create and optimize channel programs. We help VARs, Resellers and MSPs build out their mobility and cloud strategy and accelerate their sales.

Chicago

Riverbed is the leader in application performance infrastructure, providing solutions for end-to-end application visibility, optimization, and control in hybrid IT environments. More than 26,000 companies rely on the Riverbed Application Performance Platform™ for superior application performance that drives superior business performance.

Greater Chicago Area

Responsible for selling the HPE Server, Storage, and Networking products at CDW.Effectively sell HP networking offerings by building strategic relationships with CDW’s senior management, account managers, and decision makers.

Greater Chicago Area

Responsible for selling Sony TV/Home Audio categories at CDW and Best Buy.com

Greater Chicago Area

Responsible for Central and Eastern Sales Territories (Accounts include Best Buy, Office Max, Office Depot, Target, Circuit City, Douglas Stewart, Navarre, D&H Distributing, CDW, CDW-G, Tiger Direct, Sweetwater, Full Compass)• Developed a positive rapport with Key Account Buyers, Sales Managers, Sales Reps and Account Managers. • Provided business solutions for assigned key accounts, distributors, and resellers. • Managed yearly Marketing Development Funds and Promotions.• Established Sony Creative Software’s channel business in Canada and Mexico of which both continue to show record growth each year. • Launched new and exclusive sales program for Douglas Stewart (Academic Channel).

Greater Chicago Area

Director of Sales and Key Accounts, (February 2005 – February 2008)• Direct sales and account management for Target, Kohl’s, Fred Meyer, Albertsons, and Shopko • Lead account development to identify business opportunities and promotions.• Created programs and promotional plans with the Marketing Department to drive sales for Hummer, Champion, Wilson, Rubbermaid, and Coleman branded products.• Manage, train, and develop outside Sales Representatives.• Analyze product pricing and gross margin goals on customer programs.• Work with key accounts daily to meet customers’ goals and ensure customer satisfaction • Communicated with Manufacturing and Logistic Departments to maintain on-time delivery.Key Account Manager/Customer Service Manager (July 2003 - January 2005) • InGear’s Travel and Insulated Divisions Key Account Liaison for Target and JC Penney’s. • Created and presented sales presentations to assigned key accounts. • Analyzed account sales to identify top selling items and sales trends.• Developed inventory control report to monitor in-stock levels and maximize sales opportunities.• Directed and supervised Customer Service Department.Forecaster/Analyst – Insulated Division (October 2001 - June 2003)• Key contact for the Insulated Division servicing Mass, Drug, and Food Accounts. • Processed incoming orders, coordinated shipments, and handled customer related issues.• Responsible for managing and tracking account sales and inventory levels.

Greater Chicago Area

• Created and presented category reviews, new items, and promotional opportunities for the entire product line to achieve optimal product mix for Target, Kmart, Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid.• Provided Carter Sales Team with syndicated data and analytical support for ongoing category management.• Managed Opportunity Fund Assessments worth $8 million.• Researched past promotional grids and pinpointed future opportunities to help continue driving category growth.